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Unless we lose all 3 to Boston and Seattle wins 2. That's how I read the records as of this afternoon. So basically we can root on the O's to win all 3 and potentially KO Boston from playoff contention. Maybe its not all bad to be an Orioles fan. Go Orioles.

Rising O's wrote:Unless we lose all 3 to Boston and Seattle wins 2. That's how I read the records as of this afternoon. So basically we can root on the O's to win all 3 and potentially KO Boston from playoff contention. Maybe its not all bad to be an Orioles fan. Go Orioles.

Yup, looks like it'll be pick #4.

Don will have a ton of draft info coming in the next few weeks, so we'll get an early look at targets for #4.

It looks like a year where we need a couple of HSers to pull Machado's otherwise #4 might be the wrong spot to be in. Some of these college players just don't do much for me. Only about half a year until the fun starts all over again.

Rising O's wrote:It looks like a year where we need a couple of HSers to pull Machado's otherwise #4 might be the wrong spot to be in. Some of these college players just don't do much for me. Only about half a year until the fun starts all over again.

It's too early to tell which players are worthy of such a high draft pick, but personally I would prefer a college player who could move quickly through the system to hopefully reach the big leagues around the same time as Machado/Schoop/Bundys. Only if there isn't a HS player who is clearly better, but all things even I would prefer a fast mover (although I would love to get HS OF Nick Williams).

I haven't read much about the 2012 guys aside from what Don has posted. His report of Williams does seem promising:

Nick Williams – OF, Galveston Ball HS (TX)Could be one of the most explosive, athletic players out of the 2012 high school ranks; he’s a pleasant surprise at the plate. Short, compact swing with great bat speed that generates power and pop. He was a hitting machine in the batting cage, but will need to transition those skills into game situations against tougher pitching. He shows the foundation to hit for average and power. In game action, he is raw and very much a free swinger. His bat speed makes up for a lot of ground in other areas.

Nick is very talented and a toolsy guy across the board. He will be trying to head off Buxton, Gallo, Cecchini, and a few other for the top high school position player selected. The list would add Axelrod if he elects to bypass football.